barryj Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) I do a lot of road biking and have had zero incidents or accidents over many decades of biking but recently I've had more than one car buzz me, for what seems on purpose! Which has prompted me to consider a rear facing safety cam (and blinking light) that records everything. I'm already using reflective gear and a rear red flashing light. So unless their doing some serious texting there is no way they could not have seen me!! I've read where cyclists had turned in footage of incidents of road rage or drive by buzzing and the police have followed up and given citations! Here in NH we not only have the "Give Cyclists 3ft. space when passing , but an additional 1 ft. of space for every 10mph increase in posted road speed. So 4ft space on a posted 40mph road, 5ft on a 50mph posted road. This Cycliq Fly 6 is the one I'm looking at...pricey at $300 but seems to do it all - lasts 5 hours on a charge https://cycliq.com/bike-cameras/fly6ce/ https://cycliq.com/bike-cameras/fly6ce/#true Edited May 9, 2021 by barryj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardguru Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 I would buy that. If you are riding and it seems someone is intentionally "buzzing" you it could help the police have a chat with those idiots. Stay safe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Perhaps a rifle scabbard would deter aggressive people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, lowrider said: Perhaps a rifle scabbard would deter aggressive people. Na....they'd never see it from behind. Need something that says Don't F_ _ _ with me....from a distance! Thought about buying one of these jerseys..... but worry it would just make me a bigger target for those that buzz on purpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Man, I pretty much stopped riding on roads with traffic years ago. Too many close calls with distracted or just plain rude drivers took all the pleasure out of it for me. For awhile I just rode early mornings on back roads and now I mostly ride trails. I did some long distance treks with camping gear back in the '70's, and looking at your location @barryj , it reminded me of a very memorable ride I had in your neighborhood flying down the Kancamagus highway with fully loaded panniers and passing cars on the switchbacks. (trying not to overheat my rims and have a blowout) The flashing light on that camera looks like a good idea. The camera seems of limited value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 10 hours ago, barryj said: Na....they'd never see it from behind. Need something that says Don't F_ _ _ with me....from a distance I think this one may encourage people to get as close as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 2:22 PM, barryj said: Here in NH we not only have the "Give Cyclists 3ft. space when passing , but an additional 1 ft. of space for every 10mph increase in posted road speed. So 4ft space on a posted 40mph road, 5ft on a 50mph posted road. "Live free or die," indeed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted May 15, 2021 Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 NH is an open carry state, why are you even asking silly questions about 300 dollar cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 9:09 PM, michael.a said: NH is an open carry state, why are you even asking silly questions about 300 dollar cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 howdy just googled Bicyclist hit by car 2021 and was shocked to see page after page of incidents. I am a daily bike rider and the traffic is getting really bad. every time I cross the street it takes awhile for people to stop. the old locals always stop, but the new people just fly by... a gun is no good when your flying 20 feet in the air... stay off the road when possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Maybe a better T-Shirt would say: "Your License Plate is being RECORDED". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piusthedrcarve Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Garmin Varia I was thinking about installing this on rear boots. Then, realized it detects & alerts for coming vehicle 140m behind. My hills are shorter than that. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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